Dear R J Raman, Mesons are fundamental particles that are responsible for holding the nucleons(Protons & Neutrons) inside the Nucleus of the atom . Mesons have a physical size, with a radius a little smaller than the size of a proton or neutron (i.e. one femtometer: 10−15 m). Charged mesons decay (sometimes through intermediate particles) to form electrons and neutrinos. Uncharged mesons may decay to photons. Hope this helped you immensely..!! If you loved the answer then please do not forget to approve it by clicking on Yes below..!!!

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What are Mesons?

R J Raman , 14 Years ago

Grade 11

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Dear R J Raman,

Mesons are fundamental particles that are responsible for holding the nucleons(Protons & Neutrons) inside the Nucleus of the atom .

Mesons have a physical size, with a radius a little smaller than the size of a proton or neutron (i.e. one femtometer: 10⁻¹⁵ m). Charged mesons decay (sometimes through intermediate particles) to form electrons and neutrinos. Uncharged mesons may decay to photons.

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